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I'm almost 2 years pot op VSG throwing up.

July 27, 2017
Asked By:crrcrsn in Orlando, FL

I'm almost 2 years pot op vsg (September will be 2 years). The last 6 months I've horrible heartburn have been taking over the counter daily pills. Last month I had a few days of throwing up, ER said stomach virus. I'm on day 3 of this again and I'm being told the same thing. I have no health insurance and am at wits end. Currently on clear liquids and still having it happen.

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